The Table

In this insightful interview, Paul Kearney shares his remarkable journey into the insurance industry, leadership principles, the importance of authenticity, and how to foster growth and innovation in a rapidly changing environment. Discover practical advice on pivoting, listening, and building high-performing teams from a seasoned leader.

Steve Bowen, Chief Science Officer at Gallagher RE, didn't exactly plan to work in insurance when he started out as a meteorologist. But life threw him an opportunity to use his skills in a new way, and he took it. Listen to his journey to leadership and how he connects with his colleagues.

AAA The Auto Club Group's Brian Pozzi–who serves a lot of roles within the company–is all about his people. His approach to leadership starts with transparency and availability and ends with authenticity. Obviously, many leaders say they are about it, but few actually follow through.

Unshakeable Leadership's Glodean Champion will say it until she's blue in the face: you can have your preferred style of leadership, but it doesn't mean it is effective with the people you work with. Listen as Glodean covers the importance of identifying your colleagues' learning styles (auditory, visual, etc.), the superpower that is being able to listen as a leader, and the absolute necessity of creating an environment in which people feel comfortable asking clarifying questions.For more from Glodean: https://www.glodeanchampion.com

Steve Hunckler has been around the block. Currently the Chief Claims Officer at State Compensation Insurance Fund, he is on the brink of a much-earned retirement, but he dare not leave without imparting his wisdom on leadership. The importance of getting buy-in from those you work with, building followership, having self-awareness, and know the vast difference between having influence vs. affluence.He's working on a book too! It will come out sometime next year, but the title...well, it's the title of this episodeLinkedIn: Steven Hunckler

Extreme Leadership's Steve Farber knows a thing or two about leadership. He's written 5 (almost 6) books on the subject, and on this episode, he shares some of his biggest takeaways with host Jeanette Hernandez: Leading with love (as a practice and discipline), self-awareness as it relates to credibility, the importance of being present in every conversation, and being a lifelong learner. www.SteveFarber.com

What can being in the military do for leadership skills? It turns out, a whole lot. Plymouth Rock Assurance's VP and Chief Claims Officer Andrew Leeds started out in the Army, went to business school, and worked his way up the corporate insurance ladder with style. A mix of curiosity, a lifelong push to keep learning, and a tough but fair leadership style...it's inspiring to say the least.His book recommendation: Jocko Willink's Dichotomy of Leadership

Tom LaMagna has known for over 20 years that there is something uniquely special about collective thinking. CEO of Auriemma Roundtables, he's provided leaders of all types a space to work together. Whether they are competitors, up-and-coming, or seasoned pros, there is a reason so many companies send their best...to get even better.

Host Jeanette Hernandez sits at the table with Chief Claims Officer Dana Applegate to discuss how she shifted from politics to insurance almost 30 years ago, being a self-proclaimed "claims nerd", how to handle being a female leader in a male-dominated industry, and how important it is to take ad hoc opportunities with her team.

Host Jeanette Hernandez sits at the table with Barbara Brown, current Chief Claims Officer at Grange Insurance, to talk about how her path changed from her original plan, the value of being able to admit you don't know everything (even when you're at the top of your game), and being ok with leaving a company you've been with for a long time in order to find your cultural fit.

Host Jeanette Hernandez sits down with Tony Corleto, Chief Legal Officer at HAI Group, to discuss his journey to his current role, the importance of getting involved, and how incumbent it is for leaders to bring up the next generation.

The Table is a podcast hosted by Jeanette Hernandez of ClaimConnectIQ, a veteran of the insurance industry. The title refers to the proverbial table of those who have made it to the C-Suite and other levels in their respective roles. Jeanette interviews fellow C-Suite holders from around the nation to discuss how they arrived at their positions, valuable advice they can impart to other leaders in the industry, and lessons they learned along the way. It's a must-listen for corporate types in all fields.Launch Date: December 1, 2025